Chong Shin Kwan (true spirit school) is a martial arts system
that has its roots in both the Korean martial art of TaeKwonDo and
the Japanese martial art of KarateDo. The system was founded in
1979 by Master Roger A. Jarrett who
holds equal ranks in both the arts.

The system's Korean influence comes from both major styles of
TaeKwonDo, the International TaeKwonDo Federation (ITF) and the
World TaeKwonDo Federation (WTF). The most obvious evidence of
this Korean influence is in the students' strong acrobatic
kicking techniques. Chong Shin Kwan students learn Poomse/Hyung*
from both the ITF and WTF, giving them a broad knowledge base and
the ability to relate to students affiliated with either
TaeKwonDo federation.

The organization's Japanese influence comes predominantly from
the Japanese style of KarateDo, known as the Japan Karate-do
Ryobu-kai. This Japanese influence can be seen in the strong use
of hand techniques. One might also notice the Japanese and
Okinawan katas* performed by Chong Shin Kwan students.

As students work their way through the ranks, they learn
one-step sparring, foot sparring combinations, board breaking
techniques, realistic self-defense techniques, martial arts
history, and both Korean and Japanese terminology. This knowledge
blend gives Chong Shin Kwan students the ability to train
anywhere and feel comfortable.

Chong Shin Kwan students are challenged by the basic TaeKwonDo
and KarateDo fundamentals as well as those of Aikido, Judo, and Kobudo. While learning
self-defense techniques, students are introduced to Aikido though
the use of joint locks, throws and pins. Students gain a
fundamental knowledge of Judo (the sport and self-defense art of
Japan) that teaches ground fighting and grappling techniques. Kobudo, another martial art incorporated into the program, gives
the students rare opportunities to work with the historical
weapons of Okinawa and Japan.

* Poomse/Hyung (Korean) or Kata (Japanese):
Patterns of exercise that incorporate fighting techniques and are
the foundation of most martial arts systems.